Pinnable Me: I've Been There

This Friday I am linking up over at Paw Prints and Pastry Bags to share some of my favorite pictures on pinterest. This week I am loving places I've been.

Key West, Florida

Source: flickr via colour your life on pinterest

Vail, Colorado

Source: google images via heather on pinterest

Paris, France

Source: afn via april on pinterest

 

Martinique

Source: national geographic via sophia on pinterest

Baltimore, Maryland

Source: soul of america via sabine on pinterest

 

NYC

Source: fantasticfrank via muriel on pinterest

 

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California

Source: dezinerfolio via april on pinterest

Happy Pinning!!

My New Obsession

Okay, so I just have to say that I am currently loving Glee! I had seen a few episodes before the beach with my friends, where I watched the whole first season, but now I am on a mission to finish season 2 by the time the 3rd season starts.

There is just something about all the singing and dancing, and the way the group sticks together no matter what, that makes me love this story.

Can't wait for the new season to start!!

Girl's Beach Trip 2011

My absence in the blogsphere this past week was due to the fact that I was at the beach with some of my best friends.

We spent a lot of time at the beach, just relaxing. We also spent a lot of time eating. We went out for ice cream almost every night. My favorites were Booty Treats and Kill Devil Hill's Custard, so good!

We bought this huge thing of cheese balls, and it sort of became our mission to eat them all by the end of the week. (That and to finish season one of Glee, which I am happy to say we accomplished both!)

We grilled out, and enjoyed making dinner at the beach house together.

We ate dinner our last night at Sam and Omie's, one of my favorite restaurants in the Outer Banks. I was also lucky enough to get lunch one day at Captain Franks. Hey, I told you we ate a lot!

Besides just consuming lots of calories together, I was lucky to have my running buddies with me at the beach. One morning we ran 4 miles, and Saturday morning I did my long run and ran a little over 9 miles! A new record for myself! I was so proud for not only running a new distance, but also to sticking to my training during vacation.

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and I am so thankful for such a great time!

A Day At The Vineyard

Since I'm leaving for the beach tomorrow I decided to take today off too. Clarke ended up taking today off as well, so we could spend some time together before I leave. We ended up going to a vineyard about an hour away from us.

We loved the Barboursville Vineyards. It was so beautiful and relaxing, just what we needed!

We walked around the property and it was just really nice. Since it was a Monday almost nobody was there.

We went to lunch at a really cute place called the Stonefire Kitchen. Coke in a real glass bottle, yes please!

We were both impressed with everything. A good friend of mine got engaged about a year ago out here, and we passed it when we were coming home from the mountains last fall, and ever since then I've wanted to go. So glad we took the day to go explore!

Sunday Night Recap

This past weekend has been great. There was a date night with my hubby, a great training run, a "preppy" brunch and putt putt, dancing, pool time with friends and lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant.

Friends out for our preppy brunch to celebrate Em's birthday.

I wanted to write some sort of update about my job search, but I'm at a lose for words. This past week has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, and despite my moods I am sure that God is at work in my life right now.

I had the best 5 mile run ever on Saturday morning. It was the easiest 5 miles I've ever ran, and it felt great. I am so happy to finally be seeing results from all my training. Maybe this job search is the same way? I am doing all this work now, and eventually will see the fruits from it all. I know I will.

Tuesday I am off to the beach with the girls!! I am so excited.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!! :)

New Design

So my blog is finally fixed, thanks to the ladies over at Smitten Blog Designs!

I am loving the new look, hope you do too!!

Under Construction

Please exuse the mess!!! I am currently redesigning my blog and have no more patience! Gotta get in the bed to get up early to run, so I'll be fixing this later! Come back soon to see the new design!!! Thanks!